Grammar
Essays
Vocabulary
Synonyms
Trivia
100

This grammatical error occurs when two independent clauses are joined incorrectly, using the titular punctuation mark

Comma Splice

100

A typical essay will usually contain five of these.

Paragraph

100

the direction or position of something, or the direction of movement, relative to a fixed point. It is usually measured in degrees, typically with magnetic north as zero.

Bearing

100

activity, business, operation

Enterprise

100

This iconic Canadian dish originates in Quebec in the 1950s, and consists of french fries, beef gravy, and cheese curds

Poutine

200
This grammatical error occurs when two independent clauses are joined incorrectly without any punctuation.

Run-On Sentence

200

This type of essay can be either informational or instructional.

Process Essay

200

the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route

Navigation

200

chain, grid, system

Network

200

Written by Lucy Maud Montgomery, this novel is considered one of Canada's most famous literary works.

Anne of Green Gables

300

You can easily remember all of these types of words using the acronym: FANBOYS.

Coordinating Conjunctions
300

This type of essay is used to arrange various subjects and objects with similar characteristics.

Classification Essay

300

lacking in quantity or quality

Meager

300

interval, length, period

Span

300

This sweet Canadian treat is the product of the acer saccharum plant.

Maple Syrup

400

This punctuation mark separates two independent clauses without the need for a coordinating conjunction.

Semicolon

400

This type of essay is structured around discovering and discussing events that lead to certain results.

Cause and Effect Essay

400

supposed but not necessarily real or true

Hypothetical

400

encourage, recover, renew

Revive

400

This is the tallest mountain in Canada, and shares a name with an iconic Canadian superhero.

Mount Logan

500

This type of word is used to connect an independent and a dependent clause

Subordinating Conjunction

500

This type of essay provides a clear, focused explanation of a particular topic.

Expository Essay

500

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

Erratic

500

convey, pass on, transmit

Impart

500

A gift from the Earl of Derby in the 1800's, this trophy is awarded to the winner of the National Hockey League Championship each season.

The Stanley Cup